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When we look at the underlying assets driving these returns, some patterns emerge. "Jurassic Park" leads the pack, having brought in $48 million in global subscriber revenue since 2020. While the original movie is over 30 years old, the recent franchise extensions have kept it relevant and actively generating revenue on streaming. The second and third most valuable Spielberg movies on streaming offer a different model however. Both "Jaws" and "Saving Private Ryan" have earned nearly $40 million in subscriber revenue on streaming, despite not having any current franchise extensions. They are iconic pieces of cinema in their own right with intrinsic longevity that keeps them valuable in the streaming era. Collectively, however, Spielberg's "Indiana Jones" films look like his most bankable streaming moat. The four movies he directed in the franchise have each brought in between $33 to $38 million for streamers. Beyond their individual contributions, a unified slate of legacy films like this can serve as a more effective retention tool than a one-off movie. At a platform level, Paramount+ has benefitted the most from Spielberg's library. Domestically, the streamer has made $89.7 million in revenue from these titles between 2020 and 2025, outpacing competitors like Netflix ($72.3M) and Disney+ ($52.9M). submitted by /u/Puzzled-Tap8042 |
